New Leftist Bloc Spells Trouble For CPD

Although the endorsement of former Chilean president, Eduardo Frei, by most major Concertación coalition parties means the nominee can focus on December's presidential election, we believe that mounting divisions within the Partido Socialista and the formation of a new left-wing bloc may cost the ruling alliance the presidency. We maintain our view that conservative Alianza por Chile candidate Sebasían Piñera to win the presidency in December.

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